2006 TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards to be awarded February 13

Fort Worth, TX

2/1/2006

They create jewelry, manufacture surfboards and design web sites. Many still have lawn services, but high school entrepreneurs of the 21st century have broadened their business horizons. The Neeley School of Business honors 25 Texas high school entrepreneurs for their success in business with the TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

The Neeley Entrepreneurship Program hosts TCU Young Entrepreneur Days, February 12-13, 2006, bringing the state's most impressive high school entrepreneurs to Fort Worth. The 25 finalists visit TCU to consult with successful entrepreneurs, learn about TCU's award-winning entrepreneurship program and experience college life. A panel of judges, who select the six award recipients, interviews the students. Winners are recognized at the Awards Banquet on February 13. The Grand Award winner receives a $5,000 scholarship. The remaining five award winners receive $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are doubled for those who attend TCU.

"They may be in high school now, but these young Texas business people are sharp, forward-thinking entrepreneurs who will hone their skills and broaden their knowledge in college, helping to drive our future economy," says David Minor, director of the Neeley Entrepreneurship Program.

For more information on the Neeley Entrepreneurship Program, the TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and past winners, visit www.nep.tcu.edu.